I created my own system

[Creator, your decision]

Instead of an answer he instead gave a reluctant sigh.

"I understand their reason however it's not an excuse for the things they did to the World tree. Just imagine the consequences if they succeeded, this world will slowly die following the tree's demise"

"It was already too late since they already made their move. Their ending had already been decided the moment they accepted that offer" the boy thought as he cancelled the authority of the God of Space. As he did so Gale and Bulan ran towards their master.

"You guys are here"

"Master we felt your emotions are getting out of control so we came out" Gale stated while flying around Apollo.

"I am sorry for that and thank you" his voice began to soften while his gaze changed. Then he shifted his gaze and looked at the seven silhouettes that floated among the other spirits.

"By the way when did you guys arrive"

"A while ago young master" Ifrit answered as he welcomed Apollo with a hug, though that action surprised the other spirits.

"Alright, enough with this" Derus said an earth spirit which has the most powerful defence amongst the seven spirits. He then pulled Ifrit from hugging Apollo letting the other spirits speak to the little boy.

However, their happy reunion didn't last long since they could feel the sudden weakness of the tree.

All of the spirits halted their movement even Apollo stopped and observed how the tree slowly dried out.

"It's dangerous here young master we must leave" Amihan suggested urging her little master to accompany them out.

"No, I'll stay"

"!?"

"Young master!"

"Trust me with this" Before they could even more protest Apollo had spoken first.

Then he commanded "Take me to the heart of the World tree"

All seven spirits of her mother and his gladly obeyed his command.

And so with their power, Apollo found himself right in front of a glowing golden crystal. This place can be said similar to the open space he has been to before.

It was a vast hollow space with walls formed by twisted wood, lined up on its surface are shining fungi and moss. The roots are also beating with a strange light although it was only faint. The branches were also weaved the same way as natural pillars, supporting a huge vine that holds a crystalline golden stone. As the boy stares at it, a faint pulsating glow can be seen.

"It's the heart"

The boy can't help but say while the emotion of familiarity grew much more. His heart also began to beat so fast as if it was about to burst. Unfortunately, he doesn't know if it was excitement or it was just him being nervous.

"Are you okay master?" asked Buwan as he felt the changes in his emotion.

"I am okay"

He stated trying to reassure the spirit wolf and himself.

"I can't control my heart! It's beating so fast I think it will burst from my body"

[Should I interfere?]

"No, but be sure to prepare the one I told you about"

[Okay my Creator]

While they have this conversation Apollo starts to approach the golden crystal while the spirits remain watching. Each step he took felt like something was pounding in his chest, while something deep within himself was responding to the weak power coming from the stone.

Jeremiah also felt it and for the first time in his existence, he began to feel something. It wasn't the normal thing he scanned and sensed. It was a real emotion, raw and pure. This made the tiny wisp swirl around the boy's consciousness.

[Why do I feel like something hot is approaching me?

What's going on?]

The artificial intelligence thought as his sensor began to go haywire. Something is coming he could tell however he doesn't know what to do.

Apollo on the other hand finally arrived and only at arm's length from the crystalline stone.

The sound of his beating heart almost drives Apollo insane. It was the only thing he could hear besides his breath.

"I should touch it" he started to think as if something was pulling him towards the heart of the World tree.

"Slowly" he repeated inside his head as he slowly raised his hand to gently touch it. The boy was just worried that he might break it due to its fainting power.

Then something happened, as soon as Apollo's fingertips touched the surface of the heart a sudden surge of power struck him. Taken aback the young mage can't help but shut his eyes as he tries to take reign of the said energy.

{Finally you are here!} a mysterious voice suddenly spoke surprising both Jeremiah and Apollo.

{Open your eyes so you can see me!}

A gasping sound escapes from the boy's lips as soon as he opens his eyes.

"Where the hell am I?"

{You inside my heart! Where my consciousness lies}

"What?" he felt confused not knowing where the sound was coming from. He looked around but couldn't find anyone. All his eyes can see is a vast golden field, but as he looks up a sky full of different colors and stars welcomes him.

"Beautiful" he couldn't help but say as the view mesmerised him.

{The stars represent the number of spirits residing here while the colour of the sky, symbolizes the elements that serve as the fundamental foundations that consist in our nature} The voice spoke again however this time a little girl appeared before him.

{Hey Apollo it's been a while!}

"What?" those words made him confused but he wasn't able to react properly when the strange girl embraced him.

{I missed you!} she added while tightly locking Apollo within her arms.

This mysterious girl has golden hair similar to the field they are currently standing in, while her eyes are similar to the beautiful sky that surrounds them.

[You know her!?]

"I don't!"

[But she called you! Af​fec​tion​ally!]

"But I have no idea who she is"

[Are you certain Creator? Your soul is reacting to her, it seems you don't remember but your soul does!]

"That's a bit deep Jeremiah"

While the little girl happily enjoyed his warmth, Apollo and Jeremiah were arguing if they had any knowledge of her.

"Excuse me, but have we met before?" he could finally speak after exchanging a few words with Jeremiah.

{Have you forgotten about me?} Instead of an answer she asked a question making Apollo feel bad about not remembering her.

{Did something happen to you? You don't usually forget things since you have a good memory} She then frees Apollo from her embrace as she starts to inspect him.

{I think my memory is getting foggy too, I don't remember seeing you get injured so why do have so many scars?}

Her words struck a cord inside the boy though he tried to hide it.

{It's weird but since when did you have a pet wisp?}

[Did she just call me a pet?]

"Don't take it seriously"

[Excuse me, I am a companion and the greatest assistant this world has ever seen!]

{I see nice meeting you great assistant} Then she bowed and wasn't able to see the surprised reaction that came out from Apollo.

[!?]

"What just happened?"

[She can hear me!]

{Ah, it's because Apollo's consciousness is slowly linking to mine so I accidentally heard you speak. I am sorry I didn't want to eavesdrop on your conversation}

"Since when have you been listening?"

{Just now, when that wisp said he is the greatest assistant this world has ever seen}

"Pfft! I see hahaha"

{You finally laugh! Yey I haven't seen that in a long while}

"So we really did meet before"

{Of course, I have been waiting for you since the day you were returning to the duchy}

"I still don't understand but it does seem I know you" he replied though his eyes began to frown when he noticed how the golden field started to dry and turn brown to black instead.

"No" he mutters while the girl in front of him can only smile to hide her approaching death.

{I was waiting for you because I wanted to see you before I died. You were one of the reasons I was able to hold on in those three years I was slowly being killed}

"I am sorry"

{Dont apologize it was also my fault for not noticing how someone was slowly poisoning me}

"Wait so it wasn't just your life being taken but you were also being poisoned?"

{My dear sun I have an infinite life energy since I am connected to this world. As long as there is life I will continue to exist}

"Then how can I help you?"

The beautiful girl just smiled before saying {Nothing}

"What?"

{It's far too late now, the poison has reached my heart, however, I still have a duty to make sure all the spirits in my care survive. They must transfer to the other World tree while I severed my roots that connect me with the others. That way they won't be affected by my death}

"Is there nothing I can do?"

Unknowingly his voice began to soften as he spoke to her.

{Currently, I don't think there is something that can save me}

"Jeremiah scan her"

[Already did and I have the results here]

Then a set of rectangular screens emerged in his view making him smile.

"I think this doesn't have to be a goodbye"

{What do you mean?}

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